Washington DC, VA, MD, wedding photographer and fine art maternity, newborn baby and childrens portraits. Weddings, Portraits, Events in Washington, photojournalist Virginia wedding photographer photographers Maryland. Eikon Photography

Phone number 202 898 1777 ksayre@eikonphoto.com

"The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it"- Ansel Adams

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Eikon Photography Karen Sayre is an award winning photographer specializing in modern, fresh, and inspired images. I creatively document weddings and capture life through modern portraiture. My style is documentary photojournalistic, is unobtrusive and non-invasive. It's non-posey, unexpected, and with an original twist. I have a relaxed working style that captures both formal and candid moments This is documentary wedding photography as it happens which means capturing the funny, the artistic, the glamorous , the family memories, the details, and indeed any group and family pictures that you want. As a wedding is a one-time event, the photographer must be able to anticipate the action yet be prepared for the unexpected. Shooting a wedding is both exhausting and invigorating as I am always in search of original angles while still maintaining a ‘fly on the wall’ approach. Communication and planning time lines before the event will alleviate much of the stress associated with photographing a wedding. An ability to tactfully take charge also helps - particularly when photographing large groups or families. I've photographed clients of every religion, nationality, and sexual orientation and open-minded approach to photojournalism makes me approachable and honest.

For the geography buffs - my studio is located in Washington DC on Capitol Hill. The studio is just a few steps from Eastern Market Metro or Potomac or Stadium Armory and convenient to 395 and 295. I photograph events in Maryland and Virgina as well as Pennsylvannia, New York, and beyond. I also travel world wide for destination events particularly in the Caribbean as well as all of Europe, especially Italy and England. Other destinations include Mexico and Hawaii. Karen Sayre is happy to travel to almost any location. Here are some of the more local areas that I have photographed events. DC Metro Area, District of Columbia, VA, MD, Virginia, Maryland, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Potamic, Rockville, Gaitherburg, Frederick, Germantown, photographer va, dc photographer, photographer md, Alexandria, Arlington, school event, commercial, prom, on-site, on site photo, artistic portraits, Digital photographer, Washington dc, old town Alexandria, Manassas, chantilly, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Baltimore, Annapolis, Germantown, Silver Spring, Fairfax, Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, George Town, Pentagon City, Fredrick, Fairfax county, Montgomery, Herndon, washington dc photographer, Virginia wedding photographer, Fairfax, Burke, Springfield, dc photographer, McLean, Tysons Corner,photographer in maryland, Oakton, Virginia, Annandale, Chantily, Lorton, Falls Church, Great Falls, Manassas, Sterling, wedding photographer, maryland wedding, Foxchase, Washington, Maryland Alexandria,Virginia, DC, MD, VA, Leesburg, Ashburn, Fairfax, Mclean, Tysons Corner, Manassas, Warrenton, Arlington, Clifton, Great Falls, Sterling, Middleburg, Winchester

First and foremost, I understand the value of the investment you'll make in your wedding photography. Yes of course it's a financial investment, but just as importantly it's an investment of your trust in my expertise and 15 years of professional experience. Memories, decisive moments - photographs which transcend the event and become images of great sentimental and artistic value. My goal is to bring you these qualities within a pricing structure that is simple and flexible and an an working relationship with my clients that is fun and relaxed. My pricing structure allows you to create an individual collection of services based on the number of hours of coverage that suit your event. There are no gimmicks, you can select the services that work for you without those that are not right for your event or your budget. A cornerstone of my pricing is the inclusion of the high resolution files burned to DVD. I can't overstate what a HUGE value this represents financially and archivially. Each image is edited, color corrected and complete with a black and white version (as well as the color version) . I give you reproduction rights which means that you can print whatever you want for your personal use. It's all entirely up to you! This flexibility means that you can create your own albums, or I can provide you with expertly designed albums from some of the top album manufacturers. I use albums by companies such as Graphi Studio, Jorgensen and Cypress. Of course I am available for engagements, rehearsals and gown fittings, but as before - it's your call, your wedding and your budget. Other things you may want to know. I use Pictage for on line viewing and have a team of assistants who work with me. Discounts are available for winter weddings and Friday and Sunday wedding during the year too!

I Specialize in fine art black and white and color lifestyle portrait photography. My subjects can be any age but predominently maternity, newborns, infants, babies, children. Maternity and new born portraiture was a natural extension of my work and grew from a demand from many brides and their friends to create artistic images that would become a loved and cherished heirloom instead of the mall or school pictures which are often a display of torture rather than the essence of a small childs spirit. When I visit clients homes I love to see family history and stories displayed on their walls. However I have often wondered why sometimes clients fill their walls with paintings from department stores instead of portraits of their children. Why would you hang a department store painting of somewhere you've never been rather than an image of your family? Why not fill your walls with the Art of Childhood? These fleeting moments will NEVER come again.. Life is Art, fill your walls with the Art of Childhood! Here's a bit more information about our portrait work. Much of this information is also available in other areas of this site.

Also known as Pregnancy Portraits or Mother-to-Be Portraits, the maternity portrait session is designed to capture the wonder and beauty of the female form during the last months of pregnacy. I recommend that we schedule the Maternity portraits for some time after the 33rd week. Depending on how you feel while pregnant, you may want to wait until you are 35 or 36 weeks along to really show off those curves!.

The perfect time for a newborn session is during the first two weeks of life. It is important to capture all the newness of your infant. They have tiny, clenched hands and newborn curl. During your newborn portrait session, time is alotted for breaks, keeping a relaxed mood for everyone concerned. These sessions can be located either at my studio or at your home.

Once your child reaches three months old, it is time to schedule an infant portrait session. No longer a sleepy newborn, your baby is now alert and participating in his world. Documenting your child's first year of life with several portrait sessions will ensure that you don't miss any of the amazing changes they will go through. I also recommend a portraitsession at the time when baby is able to sit up. I find they are very engaged with their world at this stage.

These portrait sessions capture the splendor and magic of childhood. Allowing your child to play and explore their surroundings, these sessions are designed for your child to havea great time, which in turn, results in great portraits.